Supreme Courage - Heroic Stories From 150 Years of the Victoria Cross

Zusatztext This is a book that demonstrates in clear! soldierly language! just why! despite out age of rampant iconoclasm! the British armed forces still retain the nation's affection and respect. Informationen zum Autor Sir Peter was born in 1934. He lost his father in WW2 and joined the army as a private in 1952, becoming an officer in 1955. In 1956 he joined the SAS. He was made Commander of the British Forces during the first Gulf War and knighted in 1992. Klappentext The most inspiring stories of VC winners since the medal's inception 150 years ago. Features medal-winners from Australia! New Zealand! Canada! India and Denmark; and updated to include the story of Private Johnson Beharry! who was awarded the VC in March 2005. The most inspiring stories of VC winners since the medal's inception 150 years ago. Features medal-winners from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India and Denmark; and updated to include the story of Private Johnson Beharry, who was awarded the VC in March 2005. Zusammenfassung The most inspiring stories of VC winners since the medal's inception 150 years ago. Features medal-winners from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India and Denmark; and updated to include the story of Private Johnson Beharry, who was awarded the VC in March 2005.

Product details

• Authors: Peter de la Billiere, General Sir Peter de la Billiere, Peter de la Billiere, Peter de La Billiere
• Publisher: Abacus
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2005
• EAN: 9780349118987
• ISBN: 978-0-349-11898-7
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 125 mm x 196 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Europe / General, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, British & Irish history, Military life & institutions, Military institutions